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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,985.92, 55,169.28 and 24,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,985.92, 55,169.28 and 24,065.28 is: 33,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,985.92 : 55,169.28 = 24,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,985.92/55,169.28 = 24,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,985.92x = 55,169.28 × 24,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,985.92x = 1,327,664,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,664,170.60/39,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,203.29

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